The Highest Apple: Sappho and the Lesbian Poetic Tradition
In 1985, Judy Grahn boldly declared that lesbians have a poetic tradition and mapped it from Sappho to the present day in the groundbreaking book The Highest Apple. With her characteristic ferocious intellect, passion for historical research, careful close readings, and dynamic storytelling, Grahn situated poetry by Sappho, Emily Dickinson, Amy Lowell, H.D., Gertrude Stein, Adrienne Rich Paula Gunn Allen, Audre Lorde, Pat Parker, and Olga...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1944981659
ISBN13:9781944981655
Release Date:December 2023
Publisher:Sinister Wisdom
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.5" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
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A Basic Book in Understanding Lesbian Culture
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I can't believe no one else has reviewed this book. This is Grahn's exploration of lesbian poetry. She has said that it started out as a chapter in "Another Mother Tongue" but grew too large. If you have ever wondered why lesbians are called "lesbians" then you will know why after finishing this book.
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